Description
The most attractive feature of the oarsman is that his paddling motion with the oar continues for the full duration of the clock (8-days). He is suspended from a 3-point mystery suspension as used in a swinging arm clock, and has a heavy counter-balance that "swings' down into the base. The sail boat of wrought brass retains original finish and detail (+oxidation), with mast and rigging, rudder and tie down. The boat is attached to a separate casting of "waves', which is in turn mounted to a stepped rectangular red marble base, on 4 gilded skids. Must be partially disassembled for shipping. Note the twin to this lot sold at Sotheby"s New York, sale no. 6447, on June 28, 1993, lot 54, for $15,000+15 percent17,250. Height 16.7'
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts